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What is WordPress.com?
Short answer
WordPress.com is a website builder from Automattic, best for blogs and sites on managed WordPress. It has a free plan (Free plan); paid plans start at $4 / mo.
| Fact | WordPress.com | Website builders median (8 tools) |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes, Free plan | 6 of 8 have one |
| Entry price | $4 / mo | $8.50 / mo |
| Top plan | $45 / mo | $37.50 / mo |
| 1st year | $48 | $102 |
| Paid plans | 4 | 3 |
| Platforms | Web | — |
What does WordPress.com do?
WordPress.com covers these jobs, as listed on Automattic's pricing and feature pages.
- Free domain for one year
- Unlimited pages, posts and users
- Plugin install on higher plans
- WooCommerce store on Commerce
- Real-time backups on higher plans
How much does WordPress.com cost?
Free, then $4 / mo to $45 / mo.
| Plan | Price | Billed monthly | Renews at | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free | — | — |
| Personal | $4 / mo | $9 / mo | $5 / mo | — |
| Premium | $8 / mo | $18 / mo | $9 / mo | — |
| Business | $25 / mo | $40 / mo | $28 / mo | — |
| Commerce | $45 / mo | $70 / mo | $50 / mo | — |
What are the best WordPress.com alternatives?
Closest on first-year cost: Hostinger Website Builder, HubSpot Content Hub, Carrd.
| Alternative | Free plan | From |
|---|---|---|
| Hostinger Website Builder | No | $2.49 / mo |
| HubSpot Content Hub | Yes | $7 / mo |
| Carrd | Yes | $9 / yr |
Is WordPress.com better than Carrd?
WordPress.com is best for blogs and sites on managed WordPress; Carrd for simple one-page sites. First year: $48 vs $9.
Sources
| Vendor page | URL | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress.com pricing | wordpress.com/pricing/ | 27 Oct 2026 |
Prices in USD as published by each vendor, billed yearly where offered. How we compare